Legal

Prime minister announces deal reached, but government’s DUP allies indicate they may not back it

Former officials have an increasingly public role in national debate – is that always a good thing? Suzannah Brecknell explores how retired mandarins balance their duty to contribute to the public discourse with the self-enforced code of caution

Legislation to deliver Brexit dominated Boris Johnson’s first Queen’s Speech, which also had a strong law and order theme

Shadow minister says Boris Johnson’s behaviour is a source of “unease” in civil service

Campaign factsheet acknowledges, but refutes, questions over politicisation of civil service

Johnson calls for 'compromise' as he sets out proposed Brexit Irish border plan

Government says updated freight capacity procurement ahead of planned 31 October exit has avoided problems that led to settlement

Law expert left Department for International Trade last month after being caught in July

Civil service trade unions slam Johnson’s “cavalier” suspension

Probe comes after trade secretary apologises "unreservedly for the error" in granting two licences

Prospect chief calls on cabinet secretary to ensure civil servants rights are upheld amid increasing concerns

Dave Penman urges PM to state “categorically and publicly” that no civil servant will be placed in a position where they cannot comply with the law